Confetti of Colors in Tomato Fried Rice

Today I want to share with you my easy take on a modern Japanese classic called Omurice. Omurice is a portmanteau of Omelette + Rice because it involves wrapping fried rice in an omelette. It's a popular dish with kids in Japan but wrapping fried rice in an unbroken sheet of egg can be a challenge for even the most experienced omelette maker.

This tomato fried rice takes the same flavors and prepares it in a way that even the most uncoordinated among us can pull off without a hitch. Seasoned with ketchup and soy sauce, it has a sweet and savory flavor that kids will love, and the colorful confetti of colors doesn't hurt either.

I've used ham to add a bit of extra protein, but any cooked protein such as chicken, pork, or tofu will work. It's the perfect way to use up leftovers. Depending on how well seasoned your protein is, you may need to adjust the amount of soy sauce you add.

This also makes a great addition to bento boxes given that it can be put together in a matter of minutes in the morning. Just be sure to let it cool completely before closing the lid, otherwise the steam will make the rice soggy.